Cold-Finished 12L14 Lead-Free-Cutting Steel Hex Bar from China
Hexagonal bar of 12L14 leaded free-cutting steel, cold-finished for smooth surface and tight tolerances. Falls under 7215.10.0080 as nonalloy free-cutting steel limited to cold-forming processes, optimized for automatic screw machines. Used in fittings and couplings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include chemical analysis showing 0.15-0.35% sulfur and 0.15-0.35% lead for proper free-cutting verification
• Avoid shipments with polished surfaces, which constitute 'further worked' per Chapter 72 notes
• Check for country-of-melt documentation to comply with Section 232 steel tariffs if applicable